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Film Highlights From 2003

Of the films I saw in 2003, here’s a list of those I heartily recommend. My favorites (in no particular order) appear first, followed by the rest of the best, in the order they were seen. Reviews for many of these can be found elsewhere on this blog.

The Bridge (1949, Germany, Arthur Pohl) – Released just a few years after the war, this gripping German WWII drama is based on the true story of a group of teenage soldiers who pointlessly defend a local bridge to the death. Shown as part of the outstanding post-war German film retrospective at the Siskel Film Center.

Capturing the Friedmans (2003, USA, Andrew Jarecki) – Shows the power of the documentary to spark controversy and conversation.